After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
It’s something that’s unfortunately very common,” said an attorney with the FTC. Beware of people pressuring you to "act fast ...
FTC sues Greystar, saying the property manager used hidden fees to swindle renters out of millions
The lawsuit arrive as renters gasp for air in America’s squeezed housing market and federal officials move to intervene. The ...
GM accepts FTC order to stop sharing driver data without consent
GM sold precise driver data collected through OnStar and a discontinued feature called Smart Driver. The information could ...
Renters get fleeced by landlord with a 'juice the hog' mentality. FTC steps in. | Opinion
The Better Business Bureau's regular column informs consumers about scams and helps them avoid being defrauded.
US FTC, Welsh Carson settle antitrust anesthesiology case
The Federal Trade Commission on Friday said it has reached a settlement with Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe and its ...
Pack these key documents in your financial go-bag—'rifling through drawers' won't work in an emergency
Natural disasters can give you little time to act, making it essential to have your most important documents collected in one place.
How to prepare for an emergency: Create a 'go bag,' do a home inventory and other lessons from the L.A. fires we can all learn
This month, multiple fires fueled by the Santa Ana winds swept Los Angeles County, leading to the destruction of several ...
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After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here's how to protect yourself
Layugan stresses that FEMA will never charge fees for applications ... and 1.9 million reported other types of scams to the FTC. Here are some ways to protect yourself from identity theft and ...
New York's electric grid ready to meet cold snap demand, operator says
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) said on Friday that the state's electric grid is prepared to meet ...
Scam warning for anyone hit by the LA wildfires
During disasters such as the LA wildfires scammers often emerge to prey on victims. People in heightened emotional states in ...